he's now 22. and after jurors read the verdict, he and his family hugged and cried. >> she was a beautiful, caring outgoing mom, whose son, nick, was the number one thing in her life. she was taken from us way too soon by a stabbing monster. >> reporter: when he testified, nicholas smith broke down, telling jurors the killer was wearing a mask. so, he couldn't see his face. >> i could kind of see when they ran past the window in the room. but they it was really dark. and they were wearing really dark clothes. >> reporter: loretta blatz, the object of his affection, and the woman he stalked, couldn't believe she had to answer questions from the man who turned her life upside down. >> it's entirely inappropriate. >> it's really inappropriate that you stalked me and harassed me. and you're sitting here asking me questions and i have to come back with you and answer your questions. that's hard for me. >> reporter: he faces life in jail at sentencing, scheduled on monday. and all of his victims plan to